So….I’ve been reading this forum for YEARS, but just decided to create an account.
I bought a house in Newark in December. I grew up on the far west side of Columbus and my only experience with Newark was when I attended Ohio State Newark in 2008 (that was the only year I attended).
Let me just say, I was blown away by how different the city looks now compared to then. This could be perception, but the downtown now compared to then looks and feels different. Granted, my wife and I only frequent Elliots and Barrel and Boar, but I feel the area is just now beginning it’s true development stage and will only get better in the coming years.
On another note of why I love Newark so much now is the fact that I’m only 5 minutes from downtown Granville and 5 minutes from the main strip in Heath. We couldn’t have asked for a better location in Newark. I’m excited for all of the development coming our way.